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HANSARD Business of the HouseBar Etna, a fantastic family-friendly restaurant in Altrincham, has suffered to the tune of thousands of pounds from a business rates scam. Thankfully, the licences of the…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksDoes the Minister agree that, as other hon. Members have alluded to, last night’s brutal attack on Kyiv is a timely reminder to Governments and leaders around the world that…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe UK has one of the worst paternity offers in Europe, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the police force, where new research from the Dad Shift shows that many frontline…27 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the scale of fear in the Hong Kong community in this country is extremely concerning? Every aggressive act by the Chinese state, whether…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Chloe is trying to sell her leasehold flat, but in order to do so she needs a landlord’s certificate, which protects leaseholders from the cost of remedial work.…06 Mar 2025HANSARDGazaDoes the Minister agree that, especially at a time of such intense suffering for so many civilians in Gaza, this use of both humanitarian assistance and aid is totally…04 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDuchenne muscular dystrophy is a severe progressive muscle-wasting disease that affects around 2,500 people in the UK, including Felix from my constituency. Felix’s mum, Lisa, has…30 Jan 2025HANSARDSpeech and Language TherapyI echo the congratulations to my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson) on introducing this important debate, and to all the campaigners who work tirelessly on this…27 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillIn a week where much has been said about protecting children, it is great to see the Government acting on the safety and wellbeing of children. For children to be safe, they need…08 Jan 2025HANSARDPollution of WaterwaysLast year, there were 3,366 hours of sewage dumping into the rivers and streams of Altrincham and Sale West, leaving Sinderland brook, the Bollin and other waterways in a terrible…19 Dec 2024HANSARDPollution of Waterways7. What progress he has made on reducing pollution in waterways.19 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseRecently, a civil court judge found that Paula Leeson was unlawfully killed by her husband on a holiday abroad. That was a different verdict to that reached in a criminal trial in…19 Dec 2024HANSARD“Get Britain Working” White PaperIt is wonderful to hear from my right hon. Friend that Greater Manchester will be one of the trailblazer areas for these vital reforms. When I speak to businesses in Altrincham…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Asylum Seekers: Hotel AccommodationI know that the Government understand that using hotels to house asylum seekers is bad for communities, for the taxpayer, and ultimately for those seeking asylum themselves.…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOver recent years, we have seen deeply troubling reports about desperate families being forced to steal baby formula to feed their children. Following the Competition and Markets…14 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsPeople in my constituency of Altrincham and Sale West voted for change at the last election, and last week the Chancellor delivered a Budget to start changing their lives for the…06 Nov 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)Q The whole country saw how Greater Manchester came together after the arena bombings, and we have heard about the importance of not letting the memory of the event affect how we…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Paternity Leave and PayWill the Minister give way?23 Oct 2024HANSARDHongkongers in the UK: Visas, Security and ServicesI thank everyone for their contributions today. It is really encouraging to see the level of cross-party support on this vital issue. I thank the shadow Minister, the hon. Member…17 Oct 2024HANSARDHongkongers in the UK: Visas, Security and ServicesYes, absolutely. I thank the right hon. Member for making that important point, which I will come on to later in my remarks. On the BNO visa scheme, for the sake of fairness, I…17 Oct 2024